A human rights activist has filed a High Court application seeking to block key provisions of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 unless they are approved through a national referendum, setting up a major constitutional battle over presidential and parliamentary term extensions.

HARARE, Zimbabwe – A Zimbabwean human rights activist has approached the High Court seeking a declaration that key provisions of the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill cannot legally be enacted without approval through a national referendum, setting the stage for a potentially landmark constitutional battle.